Manual Up / Down Function does not Operate on Back Door Only [12/2024 - ]: Procedure

2025 Toyota 4Runner SR5, 4WDSECTION Procedure
  1. CHECK BACK DOOR POWER WINDOW OPERATION 
    1. Operate the map light assembly (back door power window regulator switch) and back door control switch and check that the back door power window operates normally.

      OK

      Operates normally

      Result

      Result  Proceed to
      OK (Operates normally) A
      NG (Does not operate when the switches on the map light assembly are operated.) B
      NG (Does not operate when the back door control switch is operated.) C
      NG (Does not operate when the switches on the map light assembly or back door control switch are operated.) D

    Result: 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK 

    Refer to METHOD TO SIMULATE PROBLEM SYMPTOMS [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  3

    Result: 

    See step  4

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. INSPECT MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (Back Door Power Window Regulator Switch) 

    Refer to INSPECTION [12/2024 - ]

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY (Back Door Power Window Regulator Switch) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]

  3. CHECK DOOR LOCK OPERATION (for Back Door Control Switch) 
    1. Check that the power door lock operates normally.

      HINT: 

      Refer to OPERATION CHECK [12/2024 - ]

      OK

      Operates normally

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    NG 

    PROCEED TO NEXT SUSPECTED AREA SHOWN IN PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE 

    Refer to PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE [12/2024 - ]

  4. READ VALUE USING GTS 
    1. Read the Data List according to the display on the GTS.

      Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Rear Wiper Retractable Switch Rear wiper retracting switch signal OFF or ON ON: Rear wiper in retracting position
      OFF: Rear wiper in other position
      -
      Rear Wiper Reverse Switch Rear wiper reverse position switch signal OFF or ON ON: Rear wiper in reverse position
      OFF: Rear wiper in other position
      -

      Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Rear Wiper Retractable Switch
      Rear Wiper Reverse Switch

      OK

      On the GTS screen, ON or OFF is displayed accordingly.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  6

    Result: 

    NG 

    INSPECT WIPER AND WASHER 

    Refer to Rear Wiper Motor Circuit [12/2024 - ]

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MAP LIGHT ASSEMBLY - MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU)) 
    1. Disconnect the X1 map light assembly connector.
    2. Disconnect the K3 main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      X1-22 (UP) - K3-25 (BUP) Always Below 1 Ω
      X1-22 (UP) or K3-25 (BUP) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      X1-21 (DOWN) - K3-19 (BDN) Always Below 1 Ω
      X1-21 (DOWN) or K3-19 (BDN) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

  6. READ VALUE USING GTS 
    1. Read the Data List according to the display on the GTS.

      Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List 

      Tester Display Measurement Item Range Normal Condition Diagnostic Note
      Inside Back Door P/W UP Switch Map light assembly (back door power window up switch) OFF or ON OFF: Up switch not being operated
      ON: Up switch being operated
      Main body ECU output
      Inside Back Door P/W DOWN Switch Map light assembly (back door power window down switch) OFF or ON OFF: Up switch not being operated
      ON: Up switch being operated
      Main body ECU output
      Outside Back Door P/W UP Switch Back door control switch OFF or ON OFF: Up switch not being operated
      ON: Up switch being operated
      Main body ECU output
      Outside Back Door P/W DOWN Switch Back door control switch OFF or ON OFF: Up switch not being operated
      ON: Up switch being operated
      Main body ECU output

      Body Electrical > Main Body > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Inside Back Door P/W UP Switch
      Inside Back Door P/W DOWN Switch
      Outside Back Door P/W UP Switch
      Outside Back Door P/W DOWN Switch

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  7

  7. CHECK POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY RH (for Back Door) 
    1. Disconnect the K2 and K3 main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) connector.
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      K3-15 (BUP2) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V
      K2-3 (BDN2) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  9

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  8

  8. CHECK POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY RH (for Back Door) 
    1. Connect the K2 and K3 main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) connector.
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
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      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Main Body ECU (Multiplex Network Body ECU))
      - -

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      K3-15 (BUP2) - Body ground Ignition switch ON, map light assembly (back door power window regulator switch) UP Below 1 V
      K2-3 (BDN2) - Body ground Ignition switch ON, map light assembly (back door power window regulator switch) DOWN Below 1 V

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  10

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]

  9. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY RH (for Back Door) - MAIN BODY ECU (MULTIPLEX NETWORK BODY ECU)) 
    1. Disconnect the b7 power window regulator motor assembly RH (for back door) connector.
    2. Disconnect the K2 and K3 main body ECU (multiplex network body ECU) connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      b7-10 (UP) - K3-15 (BUP2) Always Below 1 Ω
      b7-10 (UP) or K3-15 (BUP2) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      b7-7 (DOWN) - K2-3 (BDN2) Always Below 1 Ω
      b7-7 (DOWN) or K2-3 (BDN2) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY RH (for Back Door) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

  10. PERFORM VISUAL INSPECTION TO CHECK INSTALLATION CONDITION 
    1. Check that the power window components of the back door window are correctly installed (components which may cause the door glass to deviate from the normal fully closed position, such as the door glass runs).

      OK

      The power window components of the back door window are correctly installed.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    INSTALL PARTS CORRECTLY 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  11

  11. CHECK DOOR GLASS SLIDING MOVEMENT 
    1. Remove the bolt of the door glass and check that the door glass slides smoothly without being caught when it is moved up and down by hand.
      NOTE:
      • The door glass fits with the door glass run without improper contact or deformation.
      • Foreign matter is not caught in the door glass run.
      • The door glass run is not misaligned.
      • The door belt moulding or door inner glass weatherstrip is not caught.
      • The door glass is not tilted and does not catch.

      OK

      The door glass slides smoothly without being caught when it is moved up and down by hand.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    INSTALL PARTS CORRECTLY (Remove any foreign matter which may cause poor installation, or repair or replace parts that are installed incorrectly.) 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  12

  12. CHECK BACK DOOR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY ORERATION 
    1. Remove the back door glass.

      HINT: 

      Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]

    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Operate the map light assembly (back door power window regulator switch) and back door control switch and check that the back door power window regulator with motor assembly operates smoothly.

      OK

      Operates smoothly without being caught.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    END (OVERHEATED POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY RH (for Back Door) WAS DEFECTIVE) 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  13

  13. PERFORM VISUAL INSPECTION OF BACK DOOR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the back door power window regulator with motor assembly.

      HINT: 

      Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]

    2. Remove the power window regulator motor assembly RH (for back door).

      HINT: 

      Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]

    3. Check that the back door power window regulator sub-assembly is not deformed or distorted.

      OK

      No deformation or distortion.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY RH (for Back Door) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE BACK DOOR POWER WINDOW REGULATOR SUB-ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to DISASSEMBLY [12/2024 - ]

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